St Mary of the Angels, Catholic Church based in Worthing West Sussex


	St. Mary of the Angels, Richmond Rd, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 4BJ

	Next 10 Scheduled Events 8 March: Chrism Mass Singers Wanted (6:00 pm) 11 March: WAY OF THE CROSS (7:30 pm) 12 March: LENT HOLY HOUR (3:00 pm) 13 March: Malayalam 1 Day Retreat (11:15 am) Fish and Chip Supper and Race Night (7:30 pm) 14 March: PRAYER FRIENDS FOR FIRST COMMUNICANTS (11:30 am) 21 March: WAY OF THE CROSS (3:00 pm) 28 March: LENT PENANCE SERVICE (3:00 pm) 26 July: 2010 Diocese of Arundel & Brighton Lourdes Pilgrimage (all day) 5 Most Recently Posted Events Malayalam 1 Day Retreat St Mary Of the Angels Malayalam 1 day retreat on Saturday 13th March 11.15am—7pm Including Mass. ALL VERY WELCOME Chrism Mass Singers Wanted SINGERS WANTED For the CHRISM MASS 2010 Wednesday 31st March 2010 6pm ARUNDEL CATHEDRAL. Please see notice board in church for rehearsal times. LENT PENANCE SERVICE LENT PENANCE SERVICE 3pm Sunday 28th Mar. WAY OF THE CROSS WAY OF THE CROSS 7.30pm Thur 11th March in St Mary of the Angels Church 3pm Sun 21st Mar at CISSBURY RING, Worthing. LENT HOLY HOUR 3pm Sunday 28th Feb and Fri 12th Mar in St. Mary of the Angels Church
	3 Most Recently Posted Campaigns THE NEW MISSAL For Many years a small group of people badgered the Holy See for a Revision of the Missal and New Translation. This was done some years ago but as the translation was somewhat old fashioned and the Bishops along with many people did not see the need for a change its introduction was delayed. However, it is now possible that it may be introduced within the next year. A group of people including Bishops has drawn up a petition to the Holy See for it to be trialed in a few places to see if it is necessary or acceptable to people at large. If you would prefer to see no changes introduced and have a computer you can join the petition at www.whatifwejustsaidwait.org. It is of course up to you! I will see if there is any way for people without a computer to take part. INTERCHURCH GOSPEL DISTRIBUTION If you are concerned, as I hope we all are, about the decline of Christianity in this country, HERE is an opportunity to work with other Christians in the area to do something, no matter how small about it. The idea is to at least put a Gospel through the door of each address in the area, If you felt able, it would be great to knock on the door and give it to the occupant personally. PLEASE DO sign on the LIST in the social area, to deliver in a street or part of a street. Helpers needed for Children’s Liturgy CHILDRENS LITURGY We need more adult helpers at our Children’s Liturgy sessions during the 10.30am Mass on Sunday’s in order to continue to provide two groups each week. If you feel you can help, please come along to one of our sessions or ring Mary Murphy (Tel: 01903 772559) for more information.
	3 Most Recently Posted Involvement Requests This Promise is for You A series of 6 talks on the Holy Spirit to help us open our hearts to His life changing work. The DVD talks are given by Charles Whitehead and Michelle Moran and will help us to better live the words of Pope John Paul II “Open yourselves docilely to the gifts of the Spirit! Accept gratefully and obediently the charisms which the Spirit never ceases to bestow on us!”. To be held in The Barn, English Martyrs Church, Goring Way, Goring-by-Sea. Full details can be found in the poster below or alternately email thispromise@stmaryoftheangels.org.uk. Download the A5 flyers in PDF format here: this-promise-flyer-a5 Lent is a time to refresh our commitment to Jesus Lent is an opportunity to refresh our commitment to Jesus and to grow in His Love and Service, by Strengthening our Will to say no to Evil and to make up for the Damage done by our Sins and Others by denying ourselves AND doing something positive to help us Grow as Followers of Jesus. SHORT WAY OF CROSS after Mass Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri. ALSO St Mary’s School 3pm Tuesdays LENT TAIZE SERVICE 7.30pm This Thursday. FAMILY FAST DAY & Special Cafod Service 7pm St Michael’s This Friday. LENT HOLY HOUR. 3pm Sunday 28th Feb and Fri 12th Mar. WAY OF THE CROSS 7.30pm Thur 11th Mar. CISSBURY RING WAY OF THE CROSS 3pm Sun 21st Mar LENT PENANCE SERVICE 3pm Sunday 28th Mar. (Lent Bidding Prayers will finish with Hail Holy Queen) “The Lord is my light” Lentern Prayer Groups SIX Weeks of Bible Reading, Friendly Discussion & Prayer. “The Lord is my Light” is full of suggestions to guide you (which you can get from the Church Shop, free of charge). Groups already running through Lent are: Monday 15 Feb, 3.30 pm: Latimer Road (Off Wallace Ave) - Tel: Roz & Michael 01903 507167 Monday 15 Feb, 7.30 pm: Avila House 60 Gratwicke Road - Tel: Sr Maureen 01903 200322 Tuesday 16 Feb, after 10 am mass: Opposite the church - Tel: Diana 01903 211744 Friday 19 Feb, 8 pm, Westcourt Road Tel: Anne 01903 231014 Young Women’s Group - Different homes, different days to suit members commitments Tel: Bernadette 01903 533107 If you are friendly, tactful and willing to listen to others, you would be a very good group leader. Choose a time and a venue (church, home or a friend’s house). Don’t worry. Jesus will do the rest.
	2 Most Recently Posted Reflections Lent is a time to refresh our commitment to Jesus Lent is an opportunity to refresh our commitment to Jesus and to grow in His Love and Service, by Strengthening our Will to say no to Evil and to make up for the Damage done by our Sins and Others by denying ourselves AND doing something positive to help us Grow as Followers of Jesus. SHORT WAY OF CROSS after Mass Mon, Tues, Thurs and Fri. ALSO St Mary’s School 3pm Tuesdays LENT TAIZE SERVICE 7.30pm This Thursday. FAMILY FAST DAY & Special Cafod Service 7pm St Michael’s This Friday. LENT HOLY HOUR. 3pm Sunday 28th Feb and Fri 12th Mar. WAY OF THE CROSS 7.30pm Thur 11th Mar. CISSBURY RING WAY OF THE CROSS 3pm Sun 21st Mar LENT PENANCE SERVICE 3pm Sunday 28th Mar. (Lent Bidding Prayers will finish with Hail Holy Queen) Prayer in Honour of the Holy Family Lord Jesus Christ, who, being made subject to Mary and Joseph, didst consecrate domestic life by Thine ineffable virtues; grant that we, with the assistance of both, may be taught by the example of Thy Holy Family and may attain to its everlasting fellowship. Who livest and reignest forever. Amen.
	2 Most Recently Posted Thank-yous A thank-you from Fr Chris… A Big thank you to all who have put so much into our Preparations for and carrying out our Christmas Masses and who have already sent me so many cards and gifts. It is a privilege to serve you and be with you. May God Bless and reward you. Wishing your All Every Blessing for 2010. Thank-you for you generous contributions to the harvest festival Our Harvest Festival took place on Sunday 4th October. Thank-you for your kind donations of ‘fruit of the earth and the work of human hands’ which went to Worthing Churches Homeless Projects Harvest Appeal.